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Firefighters are built to handle the heat—but what about the invisible battles they face daily? In Episode 74 of Beneath the Helmet, I had the privilege of sitting down with Keith Hanks, a former firefighter turned mental health advocate, to …

Welcome back to Beneath the Helmet! In this exciting episode, I sat down with Aaron Zamzow—firefighter, fitness expert, and host of the Better Every Shift podcast. Known as Zam, Aaron brings decades of experience in fitness, firefighting, and …

Firefighting is a profession steeped in tradition, bravery, and camaraderie. Yet, as Chief Frank Leeb reveals in Episode 72 of Beneath the Helmet, it’s also a field fraught with unseen challenges. As we launch Season 3, we’re honoured to…

Season 2 of Beneath the Helmet has been an incredible discovery, learning, and connection journey. As we wrap up this season, we’re honoured to feature Joseph Bonanno, retired FDNY firefighter, celebrated chef, and advocate for mental health a…

Forging Excellence: The 4 Steps to Building High-Performing Fire Service Teams Building a cohesive, high-performing team is essential in the fire service—not just for job success but survival. Teams that function like families save lives make…

Shape the Future of Beneath the Helmet! Hello, Beneath the Helmet family! As we plan for 2025, we want to hear from YOU. Your feedback will help us refine our episodes, bring in the guests you want to hear, and keep delivering valuable content for…

Firefighter Fitness and Wellness with Dr. Jason Won In this great episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna George sits down with Dr. Jason Won, a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, podcast host, and movement expert specializing in ho…

Unlocking Resilience Through Journaling: Insights from Lynda Monk on Burnout and Healing Burnout is a silent epidemic, often creeping up unnoticed until it takes a toll on your emotional, physical, and mental well-being. In the latest episode of Be…

Rekindling Connections: Season One Reunion – Insights from Beneath the Helmet Introduction: Celebrating Resilience and Connection On November 19, 2024, Beneath the Helmet hosted a landmark episode that brought together the incredible guests …

Unlocking the Power of Mindfulness: Key Nuggets from Our Chat with Firefighter Josh Grandinetti In our latest episode of Beneath the Helmet, I had the privilege of speaking with Josh Grandinetti, a firefighter, paramedic, and foun…